In celebration of the great Billie Holiday’s centennial, one of the hottest young singers on the scene, José James, returns with music from acclaimed Blue Note release, Yesterday I Had the Blues, his tribute to the songs of Lady Day.

Skilfully reimagining benchmark Holiday standards including Good Morning Heartache, Strange Fruit and Body and Soul, James brings his own inimitable phrasing and nuanced stylings while remaining exceptionally close to the spirit of Holiday’s original work.

With his smoky baritone and magnetic stage presence, James will deliver an evening of unforgettable Holiday classics, in what he describes as a personal tribute to his “musical mother and the woman that inspired him to be a jazz singer”.

MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS:

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL